I've been trying to offer a fundraiser to a rescue organization in Hawaii that deals with Dachshunds. (It wouldn't have to be exclusively that breed.) Please respond if you know of any. Thanks in advance!

For the 2nd year in a row, Dachshund Adopters is challenging fellow Dachshund lovers to donate $1.00 for every Doxie in their family to a rescue group of their choice this Valentine’s Day. We can’t think of a better way to say “I love you” than to help other Doxies waiting for their forever homes get the care that they need. (Please feel free to pass this along to any groups you feel may be interested.)

Ok everyone, I'd like to challenge those of you who are financially sound to donate $1.00 for every Doxie member of your family to a Dachshund rescue group of your choosing this Valentine's Day. (I adopted Blixa from Almost Home... and April from All American..., so my dollars will go to them.) I can't think of a better way to say "I love you" than to help other Doxies waiting for their forever homes get the care that they need.

I have my Shih Tzu's ashes in a lovely wood box near his photo in the living room. I plan to have them sprinkled with mine one day. He was my heart and I can't bear the thought of not having our remains "together". I always felt that my Siamese would have loved to be able to roam free, so I sprinkled her ashes in a wooded area near my house. I guess it depends on the situation and what seems right to you.

All of us need to post Edgar's information on each and every dog lover's blog we belong to. (I have sent the info. to the Hot Dog Blog and the Itty Bitty Dachshunds Forum.) I also suggest that anyone who lives within a reasonable distance from his home talk with their vet - and the Petsmart vet if you have one in your area - and let them know to be on the lookout for him. I'm sure his owner is doing everything possible to get him back, but she is only one person. I hope a local news station has been willing to run a human interest story on Edgar's theft too. If they haven't, maybe someone out there could contact them and suggest it.

In my opinion - as well as other's - you should put something warm on your Doxie when it's cold outside. There is an online store called Houndz in the Hood that makes bodysuits specifically tailored for Dachshunds as well as other hard to fit breeds. It's a bit pricey, but the quality and fit is excellent.